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In Delaware, a significant portion of the population identifies as Christian. Around 70% of adults in Delaware identify as Christian, with various denominations represented. These include Evangelical Protestants, Mainline Protestants, Historically Black Protestants, and Catholics, according to Pew Research Center.
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Map Shows US States Where Christianity Is Surging, Falling The only two states where the share of the population identifying as Christian rose were Alaska, up 6 percent, and Delaware, up 1 percent. The survey found that each age group sees itself as less Christian than the last, with the exception of people born between 2000-2006—the youngest age group surveyed. That cohort were also less likely to view themselves as Christian, but bucked the trend by appearing no less religious than those in the second-youngest cohort, born in the 1990s. (Newsweek 4/7/25) READ MORE>>>>> Which Delaware town & city names are in the Bible? One is a place that everyone visits. All over America there are names of towns and cities drawn from the Bible, and Delaware is no exception. On Sunday, as Christians in Delaware and worldwide celebrate Easter as the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we take a look at four locations in Delaware that are mentioned in the Bible. It's no secret that Delaware is attractive for its beach tourism. Its most popular beach is Rehoboth. Countless celebrities have been spotted in Rehoboth such as Matthew Perry; Dave Grohl; and President Joe Biden, who has a beach house near there. (Delaware Online 3/31/24) READ MORE>>>>> |
March 29, 2019: Star-Press reported: The superintendent of the private Delaware Christian Academy says the school will continue to provide desperately needed innovative education despite being the target of a "character assassination." Superintendent Mike Baur, a former assistant professor of finance at Ball State University, gave The Star Press a tour on Friday to show that "we have nothing to hide." |
Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Expands in Delaware County
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church is growing in Delaware County and is buying up land in Middletown for a new meeting hall.A controversial church that has been accused by former members outside the United States of imposing restrictions on its members has been buying up land in Delaware County, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. (Delco Today 3/20/24) READ MORE>>>>>
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church is growing in Delaware County and is buying up land in Middletown for a new meeting hall.A controversial church that has been accused by former members outside the United States of imposing restrictions on its members has been buying up land in Delaware County, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. (Delco Today 3/20/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Apr 5, 2023: Town Square Live: Christian schools: Exempt us from certifications and licensure
Leaders of private christian schools clashed with legislators Wednesday in the Senate Education Committee over a bill that would require licenses and certifications for religious early education centers.
Senate Bill 69, sponsored by Sen. David Wilson, R-Lincoln, would exempt sectarian or religious institutions from the Delaware Child Care Act.
Leaders of private christian schools clashed with legislators Wednesday in the Senate Education Committee over a bill that would require licenses and certifications for religious early education centers.
Senate Bill 69, sponsored by Sen. David Wilson, R-Lincoln, would exempt sectarian or religious institutions from the Delaware Child Care Act.
Feb 2, 2023: RPM: Congress takes reins of prayer breakfast from secretive Christian evangelical group
"When Sen. [James] Lankford, [R-Okla.], and I were co-chairs of the National Prayer Breakfast a number of years ago, there were a lot of questions raised about the finances, about who was invited, about how it was structured," said Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee and frequent participant in the prayer breakfast. "And we frankly had to admit, as co-chairs, we didn't know as much as we felt we should have."
"When Sen. [James] Lankford, [R-Okla.], and I were co-chairs of the National Prayer Breakfast a number of years ago, there were a lot of questions raised about the finances, about who was invited, about how it was structured," said Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee and frequent participant in the prayer breakfast. "And we frankly had to admit, as co-chairs, we didn't know as much as we felt we should have."